Conclusions: Greater adherence was shown by patients who were less depressed.

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WATT- improving adherence using behavioural method

Aim: To see if using a funhaler would improve children’s adherence.

Method:Field quasi exp set up two conditions then use self report to measure adherence rates. All had been diagnosed with asthma and prescribed drugs, the patients gave informed consent. Questionnaire was given for parents to complete.

Results:38% more parents were found to have medicated their children the previous day when using the funhaler compared to the existing.